Posted on 11/25/2017 8:07:14 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Catholic Dictionary
Term
NATIV. D.N.J.C.
Definition
Nativitas Domini Nostri Jesu Christi— Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
CHRISTMAS
Definition
Feast of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. In the early Church the feast was celebrated along with the Epiphany. But already in A.D. 200 St. Clement of Alexandria (150-215) refers to a special feast on May 20, and the Latin Church began observing it on December 25. The privilege of priests offering three Masses on Christmas Day goes back to a custom originally practiced by a pope who, about the fourth century, celebrated a midnight Mass in the Liberian Basilica (where traditionally the manger of Bethlehem is preserved), a second in the Church of St. Anastasia, whose feast falls on December 25, and a third at the Vatican Basilica. Many of the present customs in various countries are traceable to the Church’s Christianizing the pagan celebrations associated with the beginning of winter and the new year. (Etym. Anglo-Saxon Cristes Maesse, Christ’s Mass.)
Thank you for setting the record straight. I think FR has many trolls posting jokes, sarcasm, and rude comments...lots of boring noise to make it more difficult to find the really good posts.
Is there some reason you posted these to me instead of the troll who said the President doesn’t know the meaning of the word?
Looks great. It would fit well on the front lawn of the White House minus any pink tree.
I’m thinking about ordering these Christmas cards....
https://www.zazzle.com/merry_christmas_from_donald_and_melania_card-137026525296037634
Ha!
Classic.
:)
Seriously, Salvation? You think Donald Trump does not know the meaning of the Nativity?
Girl, please.
“Holiday” trees.
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